Josias was peacefully enjoying a pool Sunday, soaking up the sun while the children played in the water. After Brazil's gold medal in swimming at the Olympics, it seems like everyone wants to be a professional swimmer."I won!" Ignacio shouted."No, I won!" Mary exclaimed."We can discuss this with the referee." Henrique turned to Josias, "Mr. Rocha, who won?"Josias smiled, "The one crossed the finish line first. Nacho."Mary didn't like it very much but had to settle for the silver medal.Melissa approached wearing a modest yet elegant swimsuit, made by Vasconcelos Fabrics."And how are the kids behaving? Were the swimming lessons worth it?" She asked, sitting on the lounge chair next to them."Speaking of swimming lessons made me remember Claudio Guzman." Josias smiled."I wonder how he's doing in Europe." Melissa narrows her eyes."Probably making those movies that won't come to Brazil." Josias's smile faded."It's a shame. Carol really liked him." Melissa sighed and looked at the
David walked into Josias' office and found his father in a tank top, sitting at the desk. Josias had done his exercises in the gym as he had told Melissa, and now he wanted to talk to Angela's son."Father, here I am. What's the matter?" David closes the door."I'm getting confused, son. Did I do the right thing bringing you to my house?" Josias gets straight to the point with a serious expression.David swallows hard."Father... You did the right thing by accepting me. I'm eternally grateful.""So how come do I find out about intrigues involving my daughter and her fiancé?" Josias asks with a somber expression.David doesn't even have the guts to look Josias in the eye.Josias stood up and continued, "You thought no one would tell me? David, learn one thing: here in the mansion, nothing happens without my knowledge. If Melissa doesn't tell me, I have Hector and the other employees.""I understand, father." David lowers his head."Do you really understand?" Josias approaches him, "Tha
Angela opens the door to her apartment for Karen. The model, in addition to being an employee, seems to have become friends with her boss.Karen nodded to the sound of "Love Like This" by Natasha Bedingfield & Sean Kingston."Wow, you settled in here quickly, huh?" Karen looked around, "The television is missing.""I'm going to buy a more modern, flat-screen one." Angela proudly announced, "So, what do you think?""This apartment suits your charisma and power." Karen sits on the sofa not realizing it belonged to the previous owner, "A store chain owner needs a matching residence.""Thank you." Angela smiles satisfied with the compliment, "And do you know who was here hours earlier?"Karen's eyes light up with curiosity. "Don't tell me you've already met a hot neighbor to fill this apartment with kids!"Angela was momentarily embarrassed, but continued, "I don't know if he'll still give me children. He is over forty, but still handsome and seductive. Indeed, he told me that I need to f
At the Rocha Hotel, Daniela and Pedro were seated at a table chosen by the restaurant waiter.The place was full of hotel guests eager to have a meal and also people from outside who just wanted to experience the cuisine.Chef Ben Teixeira's fame spread throughout the city.Even though Benjamin wasn't touching any pots and pans that night, it was how he led his team of cooks that mattered.If the cooks delivered horrible and inedible dishes, the blame would fall on Benjamin.So, knowing that Pedro and Daniela were present, Benjamin shouted to the cooks to give their best."Yes, Chef!"Daniela chose ravioli with walnut sauce while Pedro opted for shrimp conchiglione.After the waiter took their orders, Daniela looked around and smiled delightedly.Pedro couldn't stop admiring his companion's magenta dress, combined with perfect evening makeup."What's up, Pete?""You really went all out for this date. Thank you." Pedro smiled."Is that your new way of saying I look beautiful?" Daniela
Hamilton watched his daughter playfully after dinner with Pedro. And a slight sadness hit his heart."Dad, dinner was amazing, we ate top-notch portions of pasta, and Chef Teixeira was very dedicated to bringing the best dishes. It seems like he's in love with one of the cooks," Daniela narrated dreamily.Hamilton just nodded.Daniela noticed the sinister silence, "Am I just going to keep blabbering nonstop?"Hamilton decided to speak up, "OK. Do you want to know my opinion, daughter?""Yes, Dad." Daniela sat beside him."I think you deserve more than being the wife of an apartment building owner for rent, located in a slum," Hamilton opined, looking deeply at his daughter.Daniela was taken aback. "Huh? What's this all about, Dad?""That's right, daughter. You're in love with someone who's going to stay here, managing this place, when you should take the opportunity to broaden your horizons." Hamilton took Daniela's hands.Daniela was puzzled. "Dad, I don't understand you. Pete is no
"What happened?" Daniela wants to know what happened.So, before Felipe could answer, she followed his gaze and saw his dress shirt on the desk, with spilled coffee dripping to the floor."I accidentally spilled coffee," Felipe explained, feeling flustered, "I didn't want it to spill on the computer, so I moved my hand abruptly towards myself on impulse."Daniela nodded, understanding. However, she saw that coffee had also splashed on Felipe's dress pants.Does he intend to take them off too?Felipe, smiling seductively, guessed her mind, "No, I won't take off the pants. Could you go to the bathroom and get some paper towels, please?"Daniela snapped out of her depraved daydreams and quickly left.In the bathroom, she grabbed as many paper towels as she could, still thinking about the scene.She had a slight feeling that Felipe was freeballing, so he wouldn't take off the dress pants.Daniela, scolding herself and calling herself Jezebel, shook her head. Stop it, you crazy woman!Upon
Pedro, with his shirt on, was at Café Montanha having a snack and a regular black coffee. The radio was playing "Destination Calabria" by Alex Gaudino & Crystal Waters, setting the mood in the café.Rodrigo passed by him and saw the pensive man. "Can I help you with something, buddy?""How's Frank doing?" Pedro smiled, trying to cheer up."Frank's doing well." Rodrigo pulled up a chair and sat down, "The little guy is going to grow up to be handsome like his father. I don't know why Nadia wants me to buy a rifle."Pedro chuckled. "It's to scare away the young girls who might fall for your son."Rodrigo smiled proudly, thinking about the day he'd find out his son was charming all the girls in the neighborhood."Anyway, you seem more upbeat now." Rodrigo didn't let Pedro off the hook."Okay, you're very curious!" Pedro teased, "I'm dating Daniela Lombardi. It's official now.""Oh, congratulations!" Rodrigo and Pedro high-fived."Thank you. I'm just a little worried about my friend Felip
Pedro returned from Downtown to the Teodoro Building.Beto was waiting for him to talk about something he needed to know."Hi, Dad. What's with the look?" Pedro was taken aback by his father's somber expression."Son, I hope you don't get discouraged. I know how much you want Daniela as your wife." Beto begins to speak, first checking something on the computer."This can wait." Pedro shuts off the monitor."You're right." Beto goes to the radio and adjusts the station. The song "Shut Your Eyes" by Snow Patrol echoed through the lobby."What's the problem?" Pedro swallowed hard."I talked to your future father-in-law and he's not willing to accept you," Beto summarized the conversation."What did he say?" Pedro's eyes widened, "But this can't be serious! Why would he refuse?""He doesn't want his princess living in the building forever." Beto gestures around the room."HE can live here, why can't she?" Pedro tries to see the logic."Son, every father wants the best for his daughter. Fo